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CanoCraft FS 3.6
for CanoScan FS2710/CanoScan 2700F Film Scanner
Users Guide
Two Ways to Learn About CanoCraft FS 3.6
•Quick Start Jump right into scanning
•Steps 1-3 Methodical approach
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How to Make Best Use of the Manuals When you open the box Printed Manual CanoScan FS2710 Getting Started Describes operating procedure from set up and software installation to scanning and confirmation of operation. Please read before using the scanner for the first time. After reading this guide and Detailed information scanner is set up and ready on care of the scanner for use. and handling the accompanying CD-ROM. Electronic Manual CanoScan FS2710 Product Guide Detailed information on t
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How to Use the Users Guide This guide is the instruction manual for CanoCraft FS 3.6 scanning application software for use with Canon film scanners. In addition to functioning as a stand- alone application program on the Windows platform, CanoCraft FS also serves as a TWAIN driver in TWAIN-compliant application programs. With the exception of program starting and file saving, the basic procedures for using CanoCraft FS as a stand-alone program and TWAIN driver are virtually the same. This guide,
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Table of Contents CanoCraft FS Features................................................................................9 Quick Start Quick Start ................................................11 Step 1 Basic Procedures Installing CanoCraft FS ............................................................................15 Installing CanoCraft FS........................................................................................ 15 Precautio
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Table of Contents Adjusting Brightness and Coloring .........................................................40 Selecting the Scan Area ...........................................................................41 Selecting the Scan Area ...................................................................................... 41 Changing the Scan Area Selection ..................................................................... 42 Unlocked State ...................................................
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Table of Contents Other Functions CanoCraft FS Preference Settings ...........................................................74 Resetting Default Settings.......................................................................76 Default Categories and Settings .................................................................... 76 Printing .....................................................................................................77 Printer Setup ........................................
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Table of Contents Copying with CanoCraft FS Copy Displaying the Copy Window ................................................................101 Procedures for Opening CanoCraft FS Copy ............................................... 101 Copying ..................................................................................................102 Copying Procedures ...................................................................................... 102 Adjusting CanoCraft FS Copy Settings ......
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Conventions Used in this Guide The following symbols are used throughout the guide to indicate important information. • This symbol indicates precautions or limitations you need to know. Ensure that you read all Important Notes to avoid errors. • This symbol indicates supplementary information. Reading these notes is recommended. Names and Examples CanoCraft FS 3.6 is generally referred to as CanoCraft FS in this guide. Although ® ® ® CanoCraft FS 3.6 is compatible with Windows 95, Windows 98 an
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CanoCraft FS Features • Scanning Software that Can Perform Image Processing Scanning Software that Can Perform Image Processing CanoCraft FS is a scanning application that works with CanoScan FS2710 and CanoScan 2700F film scanners on the Windows 95/98 and Windows NT 4.0 platforms. Equipped with a broad array of image retouching functions in addition to its scanning and output features, the program also serves as a 32-bit TWAIN Driver that can be called from TWAIN-compliant applications. • Simpl
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Quick Start This section briefly introduces CanoCraft FS to get you started scanning. • The procedures introduced in the Quick Start section are for CanoCraft FS as a stand-alone application (rather than a TWAIN driver). • If you require more information about a procedure, consult the pages noted in the margin. • Starting CanoCraft FS as a TWAIN driver from TWAIN-compliant applications, such as Photoshop LE, requires modification of the procedures discussed in this sec
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Quick Start 5. Preview Scan p. 37 Click the [Preview] button or click the [File] menu and select [Preview]. A progress bar will display and the preview scan will begin. Once the scan is complete, the preview image will display in the preview window. Progress Bar The scan’s progress is indicated by the length of the bar and a percentage figure. To stop the preview scan, click the [Cancel] button. 6. Adjust the Brightness and Coloring pp. 50-72 Click the [Adjust] button or click the [Image] menu
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Quick Start 7. Specify the Scan Area p. 41 Click and drag the mouse cursor over the area of the preview scan that you wish to include in the final image. 8. Scan and Save p. 46 Click the [Save] button or click the [File] menu and select [Save] to open the Save dialog. Specify the destination and name for the scanned image. The selected scan area will be scanned with the specified brightness and coloring adjustments and saved to a file. During the scan, a bar indicates the progress of the proced
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Step 1 • Basic Procedures Installing CanoCraft FS Installing CanoCraft FS After you have finished attaching the CanoScan FS2710 or 2700F film scanner to your computer, install the CanoCraft FS program with the following procedures. Turn the scanner and computer power on in that order. Place the software CD-ROM that accompanied the scanner into the computer drive. Click the [Install/Uninstall Software] option in the CD-ROM menu and select [Canon CanoCraft FS] and [CanoCraft FS] in succession. Fol
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Step 1 • Basic Procedures Precautions When Connecting the Scanner to a Windows® 95 Computer A driver installation dialog will display the first time you attach your scanner to a computer, turn on its power and start Windows. The contents of the dialog will vary according to your version of Windows® 95. You can check the Windows® 95 version in the System Properties dialog. Open the control panel, double-click the [System] icon and select the [General] tab. This area will show the version number.
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Step 1 • Basic Procedures If your is the new version of Windows® 95, click the [Next] button without inserting anything into the drive. In the next window that displays, click the [Finish] button. After you start Windows® 95, the scanner will display under the [Other Device] category. This is not a problem because CanoCraft FS is equipped with its own specialized driver for Canon film scanners. • If the following message displays during installation, there is insufficient free space on the hard
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Step 1 • Basic Procedures Starting and Closing CanoCraft FS CanoCraft FS can be started from the Windows desktop or from within a TWAIN- compliant applications as Photoshop LE. Starting CanoCraft FS from the Windows Desktop Plug in the scanner, turn on your computer and start Windows. • Ensure that you turn the scanner power on before starting Windows. The scanner cannot be operated with CanoCraft FS if the scanner power is off when Windows is started. Double-click the [CanoCraft FS] icon in the
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Step 1 • Basic Procedures Starting CanoCraft FS from Photoshop (TWAIN- Compliant Application) Turn on the computer and start Photoshop (TWAIN-compliant application). Select [File], [Import], [Select TWAIN Source] and [CanoScan FS2710]. Start CanoCraft FS by clicking [File], [Import] and [TWAIN...]. Adobe Photoshop 4.0 Example CanoCraft FS Program Window • Select TWAIN 32 if TWAIN 16 also displays in the menu. (TWAIN 16 is intended for use with Windows 3.1 and is incompatible with CanoCraft FS.)
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Step 1 • Basic Procedures Program Window Names and Functions CanoCraft FS Program Window Title Bar Output Magnifica- Output Size p. 43 Displays the window name. Click and tion/Scan Resolution Displays the width and drag this bar to move the window on pp. 32-36 height of the output the Windows desktop. Sets and displays the image in inches, output magnification millimeters or pixels. Menu Bar p. 23 and scan resolution. All CanoCraft FS commands can be [%] selects and accessed from these pull-do
